CareerPlan

Technical Officer, Microbiology

Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time2026-11-07 → 2026-11-12
Hybrid · Australia

Core

Provide technical services and advice to support the operation of microbiology and cell biology laboratories within a university STEM college.

Role type

Technical Officer, Microbiology

Builds

Laboratory operations, teaching resources, and research support for students and academics

Domain

Higher Education / Microbiology

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

aseptic technique, microbial culturing, microbial identification, laboratory equipment maintenance, environmental monitoring, inventory management, health and safety compliance

Preferred skills

undergraduate laboratory class support, university laboratory experience, biosafety certification

Technologies

Laboratory instruments, Workday

Responsibilities

Maintain equipment and laboratory resources, assist staff and students with practical activities, implement health and safety standards, perform environmental monitoring

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC